Reading Meaning
What is a character trait?
Ways to describe a character inside and outside
What does the beginning of every sentence and paragraph need to start with?
A capital letter and indention
What are the 5 text structures?
sequence/chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, description
What is Theme?
A lesson. message, or moral of a story.
Lily was shy and didn't like talking in front of the class. But when it was her turn to share her project, she spoke clearly and smiled. Her classmates clapped, and she felt happy.
How did Lily change?
She became more brave and confident speaking in front of others.
What is tone?
The mood or the feeling the author created.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea
Name 3 Text Features?
Headings, subheadings, captions, captions, italics, bold print, maps, and diagrams
What does it mean to summarize a text?
To only write the important details when summarizing and only in a few sentences.
Jemma saw a new student sitting alone at lunch. Even though she was nervous, Jemma walked over and asked if he wanted to sit with her and her friends. The new student smiled and said yes. They talked and laughed the rest of lunch. Jemma was glad she had been kind.
What is the theme?
What is the theme in this paragraph?
Being kind to others and making new friends is important.
When Fido had a juicy bone, a cozy place to lie, and me petting him, he was in paradise. What does paradise mean?
A place of extreme happiness
An adjective is
A word that describes a noun
If the story is written by someone IN the story, what is the point of view?
First person Point of View
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place
I believe recess is one of the most important parts of the school day. It gives kids time to play, get fresh air, and take a break from sitting in class. Recess helps students feel ready to learn again.
What is the author's claim?
The author believes that recess is important because it helps kids play, relax, and learn better.
Cathryn carried the delicate china to the table very carefully. What does delicate mean?
fragile, easily breakable or damaged
A verb is
An action word
What are context clues?
Words around an unknown word. Words used to solve unknown words.
What is an inference and how is it solved?
A concluded answer that uses your background knowledge (schema) and details from the text.
Football is a popular sport that many people love to play and watch. Players wear helmets and pads to stay safe. The goal of the game is to get the ball into the end zone to score points. Football teaches teamwork, because players have to work together to win the game.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. football is a popular sport
B. Football is about teamwork
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
D. Football is a safe sports that help people come together.
C. Football is a popular sport that teaches teamwork and has rules to help players stay safe and score points.
My friend and I will PART company after dinner. I won't see him until he returns from vacation. What does the word part mean in this sentence?
leave
Every sentence has to end with a..
punctuation mark
How do you figure out the main idea of a text?
By looking at the details and writing one sentence that summarizes what the text is mostly about.
Solution
I think WWE is the most exciting sport to play. I love wrestling people and showing off my moves. It's also fun to hear the crowd cheer me on. Every match feels like a movie!
What is the author's perspective about wrestling?
The author thinks WWE is exciting and enjoys wrestling.